Australian supplement firm Nature's Care remains confident of its prospects in China even as its domestic rivals feel the pinch from cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) rule changes and a downturn in diagou trade.
The use of multiple probiotic strains can help to accelerate the eradication of the bacterial species Helicobacter pylori and minimise side effects in the human body, according to a Chinese review.
Herbalife is growing fast in India, contributing to the company's positive Asia-Pacific performance in the first quarter of 2019, buoyed by new product launches and improved distribution.
DuPont is manufacturing a new probiotic strain for use in an upcoming large-scale clinical study in Bangladesh, which will test the effects of probiotics on gut microbiome of infants with sepsis.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in April, featuring the top regulatory and market news from China, nootropic innovations from New Zealand, Asahi's infant nutrition launch in Vietnam, and more.
From novel lactoferrin encapsulation technology in Singapore and plant-derived omega-3 in India to clinical research on cordyceps, glucosamine and ginger, get the latest scientific stories in our news round-up.
Dietary consumption of ginger could have long-term positive effects on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, according to a systematic review conducted by Chinese researchers.
‘Designer prebiotics’ have greater potential than probiotics to be able to modify our microbiomes and improve our long-term health, according to the founder and CEO of a trailblazing life science firm.
Read about Kirin's innovation strategy for seniors, Asahi's R&D plans for health food ingredients, new products in the beauty-from-within and men's health spaces, and home-delivered nutrition for the elderly in our latest country round-up.
Japan start up Bugmo is offering an alternative protein source — in the form of cricket protein bars to boost general wellness and confer muscle benefits.
Indian firm Pure Nutrition is bringing what it claims is higher bioavailability in ayurvedic nutraceuticals to adults aged 32 to 60, while also planning to open up to 100 retail outlets in the country.
Regular consumption of glucosamine is needed for endurance athletes, such as football and rugby players, to reduce the rate of cartilage metabolism and maintain collagen synthesis — two factors that determine joint health.
UK supplement firm Tom Oliver Nutrition has released a specialised range of vitamins to fill what it views as a knowledge and nutrition gap around dosage and format in the APAC market.
Scientists at India's Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) have discovered an oil crop that could potentially be on par with fish oil in terms of omega-3 content.
Local authorities may soon address possible 'gaps' in Singapore’s legislation regarding and healthy food products, with regulator Singapore Food Agency (SFA) commissioning a study to assess its rules regime.
India's Kapiva Ayurveda is seeking to improve its sourcing of raw materials through a partnerships with local farmers and a possible investment in agricultural land, as it strives to secure sales of $US43m
